Principal Construction Supervisor

Employment type: Full time, Permanent

Remuneration: Band 7 salary from $115,575.61 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO

Location: Werribee based with travel across the Wyndham Municipality as required

About the role

As a member of the Roads and Maintenance Department, the Principal Construction Supervisor plays a key role in the successful delivery of civil infrastructure projects that support one of Australia's fastest growing municipalities.

Reporting to the Coordinator Engineering Construction, you will oversee the supervision of Council capital works projects and subdivision developments, ensuring infrastructure is delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. This role combines technical expertise with leadership, providing mentoring and guidance to Construction Supervisors while driving consistency in construction surveillance, contract administration and site management practices.

This position involves regular site inspections across the municipality and occasional after-hours work where operational requirements demand.

What your day will look like

• Supervise and inspect Council capital works projects and subdivision developments to ensure compliance with specifications, contracts and industry standards
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and on-site support to Construction Supervisors while promoting consistent construction surveillance practices
• Manage contractor performance, resolve construction issues and negotiate outcomes with developers, utilities, government agencies and other stakeholders
• Monitor construction sites to ensure compliance with environmental requirements, quality assurance processes and workplace health and safety standards
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement by reviewing construction practices, implementing new processes and sharing technical knowledge across the team

What you will bring

• Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of qualifications and extensive industry experience
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence
• Construction Industry White Card
• Significant experience supervising civil infrastructure construction projects, particularly road and drainage works
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors and administering construction contracts
• Strong knowledge of subdivision construction, civil construction methodologies, quality assurance and relevant Australian standards
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Understanding in civil infrastructure design will be highly regarded

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59 PM on Tuesday 14 July 2026.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Shazid Alam, Coordinator Engineering Construction on 9742 0768.

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via [email protected] or 03 9394 6860.

Current Wyndham employees who accept a permanent or temporary role of 12 months or more must relinquish any existing casual position with Council, regardless of whether the new role is full-time or part-time. Additionally, employees cannot be absent from their substantive position for more than 24 months. If this occurs, they may be required to relinquish or return to their substantive role.

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.